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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Christmasing On The Mantel

Hello, Dear Ones. How is your Christmasing going? I thought I would bring you into the den today to show you my mantel. Since we have the grandchildren close by I wanted to decorate it with them in mind. Santa! That's what I went with...

I grabbed all the Santas I could find and started poking them on to the mantel.

But first off, I poked my olden wreath up on the mirror. I made this wreath many years ago before I started blogging.

I'll show you some of my Santas.

Well, there you have it, my Christmas mantel filled with Santas for my little grandchildren.

I love that wreath. Also love the Santas. I have quite a few different Santas. I have a lot of Snowmen, too. I decorate with them in the dining room. I found some cheap snowmen dishes several years ago and we use those a lot. Through the years I've collected angels so have a tree in the den with lots of angels on it. I also have a lot of Coca Cola ornaments and decorations. Penguins too. I guess I just collect a bit of everything.

I decorate with the kids in mind, too. I gave all my Santa collection away to my kids 2 years ago (except for a very few favorites). I had collected for 30 years. We went round robin with each kid picking one and then the next one. It felt good to know that they are loved and part of my children's childhood and now in their homes.

Oh honey, I'm doing the same thing you are. For several years I've had foo-foo. This year I want Santa! I've got to go to the thrift store and see if I can find some more. Your wreath! Ahhhh. Beeeeeutiful!

Your mantel looks wonderful, Shelia. I'm a big fan of Santa and collect many, too. I especially love your Santa that is heading off on his long journey. The grands will love this. Won't this be a fun Christmas for you. Hugs

Love your collection of Santas! The grandkids will be thrilled to see them all. I also love that wreath so colorful and festive. Isn't it amazing how collections happen without trying sometimes...I realized a few years ago that I have enough angels to have a small angel tree! LOLHave a nice week and stay warm :-)Jeannette

Your grandchildren are so blessed to have a grandma who has decorated for the holidays with them in mind. It's such a beautiful mantel ... I love the vintage feel to it ... your Santas are lovely ... and, your wreath is amazing. Santa is certain to be just as impressed, too! Happy Holidays!

Shelia,I love how you are loving having those grands so close by! They sure do make Christmas an extra special time for us Grandparents. Loving your Santa collection-I am like Poppy and have an extensive Snowman collection and they little ones love to move them all around. No broken ones yet!Beautiful mantle display-Happy Holiday Hugs,Jemma

You know I love this cause I LOVE Santas! Before we moved from the old house I counted my Santas and had over 200!!!!!!!!!!! Yup, you read that right! I love the old time looking ones that you have and I know the grands will love this too!!!

Shelia,Your grandchildren are going to LOVE your Santas, dear friend!!!My favorite is the Santa in the corner with his reindeer taking off into flight!!!I remember reading 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" every year when our sons were little.FIRST, though, we attended Candlelight Services and re~read The Christmas Story from the Bible.I'm thrilled that you are close to your grandchildren and looking forward to seeing them for Christmas!!!Fondly,Pat